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Glanzflügelpapagei

Pionus chalcopterus

Least Concern

About

A stocky, distinctive Pionus parrot with dark sooty-brown and blue-purple plumage with bronze iridescence on the wing coverts, bronze-winged parrots inhabit humid Andean forests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela at elevations up to 2,500 meters. They are one of the least colorful but most charismatic Pionus species, known for their quiet, affectionate temperament in captivity. They feed on fruit, berries, and seeds in pairs and small groups in montane forest.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ドウバネインコ
Chinese 青銅翅鸚哥
Spanish cotorra cheja
French Pione noire
German Glanzflügelpapagei
Portuguese curica-asa-de-bronze
Russian Бронзовокрылый попугай

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Glanzflügelpapagei?
The scientific name of Glanzflügelpapagei is Pionus chalcopterus. It belongs to the genus Pionus.
What is the conservation status of Glanzflügelpapagei?
Glanzflügelpapagei (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Glanzflügelpapagei live?
Glanzflügelpapagei is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Glanzflügelpapagei belong to?
Glanzflügelpapagei (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the genus Pionus, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Glanzflügelpapagei endangered?
No, Glanzflügelpapagei (Pionus chalcopterus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Glanzflügelpapagei belong to?
Glanzflügelpapagei (Pionus chalcopterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Glanzflügelpapagei?
The closest relatives of Glanzflügelpapagei in the genus Pionus include Dunenkopfpapagei, Glatzenkopfpapagei, Maximilianpapagei, Purpurstirnpapagei, Schwarzohrpapagei.

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